Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
CELINA -Twelve residents indicted by a recent grand jury were rounded up Wednesday during a daylong effort by law enforcement officers.
The day began with officers from the Grand Lake Task Force drug unit and the HIT Squad gathering in a Mercer County Sheriff's Office conference room to share information on those indicted on drug charges. [More]
Donald L. Watercutter age 75 formerly of Celina and McCartyville, Ohio died at 12:06 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
COLDWATER - With more people using home care, physical therapy and surgical services, Mercer Health's patient revenue should grow by $7.5 million to nearly $100 million in the next fiscal year, chief financial officer George Boyles said at Wednesday's board of governors meeting.
COLUMBUS - New rules for farmers aimed at reducing the toxic algae in Lake Erie won unanimous approval from the Legislature on Wednesday and were headed to the governor for his expected signature.
Nearly $1M project should be finished by Memorial Day
CELINA - VTF Excavation on Wednesday resumed work on the nearly $1 million West Bank Road reconstruction project and depending on weather, should be finished by Memorial Day, according to city safety service director Tom Hitchcock.
